Ajo blanco ( Almond Soup )

Ajo blanco, sometimes called “white gazpacho,” is Spain’s other famous chilled summer soup. Made with bread, almonds, garlic, olive oil, and a splash of vinegar, then topped with refreshing green grapes, it’s another perfect warm-weather bread soup, and it just happens to be 100% vegan.

Ingredients – serves 4

200 grams blanched almonds

250 grams stale white bread with the crusts removed

2 cloves peeled garlic

100ml virgin extra olive oil

35 ml sherry or white wine vinegar

500 ml cold water

Salt

A few halved grapes, or melon or finely chopped Iberian ham. According to preference or what is in season

Method

Soak the bread in a little water to soften it.

Blitz almonds, bread, oil, vinegar, garlic and water to a smooth creamy texture